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  • Cardiology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest requires meticulous postresuscitation care.
  • Evidence-based guidelines evolve, necessitating regular updates on optimal management strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Postresuscitation care should target normoxemia, normocapnia, and normotension.
  • Optimal temperature management (32-34°C vs. fever prevention) requires further clarification.
  • Multimodal assessment is crucial for accurate neurological prognostication after cardiac arrest.